Marie Dionne was a Canadian actress who is best known for her roles in The Country Doctor, Five of a Kind, and Reunion. Born on May 28, 1934, in Callander, Ontario, she gained fame as one of the Dionne quintuplets.
Personal and Family Life
Marie Dionne was born as Reine Alma Marie Dionne into a large family, and she was one of the famous Dionne quintuplets. She married Florian Houle in 1958, and the couple had two daughters named Emilie and Monique. Although she left her husband in 1964, they remained legally married until her death.
Death and Legacy
Marie Dionne passed away on February 27, 1970, in Saint-Bruno-de-Montarville, Québec, due to a blood clot to the brain. She is remembered not only for her acting career but also as a member of the renowned Dionne quintuplets, bringing attention to the early lives of multiple births.
Filmography
| Title | Release Date | Character |
|---|---|---|
| The Country Doctor | 1936-03-12 | Marie, a Wyatt Quintuplet |
| Reunion | 1936-11-20 | Marie, a Wyatt Quintuplet |
| Land of the Quintuplets | 1942-03-14 | Herself, a Dionne Quintuplet |
| Five of a Kind | 1938-10-14 | Marie, a Wyatt Quintuplet |
| Five Times Five | 1939-07-19 | Herself, a Dionne Quintuplet |
| The Dionne Quintuplets | 1978-11-19 | Self (Archive Footage) |